"A compromise that would limit tobacco to airtight smoking rooms' in St. Paul bars and restaurants appeared to win majority support from the City Council Wednesday."
Minneapolis Star Tribune http://www.startribune.com/stories/462/4821237.html I would like to express my admiration for the St. Paul City Council's ability to find a compromise that accommodates the interests of smokers, non-smokers, and businesses. I hope that the Minneapolis City Council can show the same wisdom and flexibility. I would also like to suggest that "smoking rooms" can be designed for even small bars and restaurants using creative interior design. It should be possible to create such rooms using glass walls that could be as small as four booths or tables. In fact, the smaller the area the easier it would be to ventilate. Michael Atherton Prospect Park REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
